Skylight Music Theatre Announces Thrilling Production Of Frankenstein The Musical
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Milwaukee, WI –Skylight Music Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Frankenstein: The Musical, based on Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel. This electrifying stage adaptation promises a fresh take on the timeless story of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation.
A Story of Ambition, Creation, and the Human Condition
Frankenstein: The Musical is a thought-provoking exploration of ambition, the responsibility of creation, and the fragility of the human condition. This production delves deeper than the Hollywood portrayals, staying true to Mary Shelley’s original masterpiece.
Local Actors Bring the Story to Life
Skylight’s production features a talented cast of local actors, including Milwaukee native Seth K. Hale as Victor Frankenstein. The cast also includes Skylight favorite Stephanie Staszak and new favorite Miss Kyle Blair.
Directed by Artistic Director Michael Unger
Michael Unger, Skylight’s Artistic Director, is excited to bring this production to life. He highlights the show’s beautiful score, powerful message, and unique faithfulness to Mary Shelley’s novel.
Don’t Miss This Must-See Production
Frankenstein: The Musical opens on Friday, February 21 and runs through March 9. Tickets are available now at www.skylightmusictheatre.org.
Cast
Victor — Seth K. Hale*
Elizabeth — Stephanie Staszak
The Creature — Miss Kyle Blair
Walton/Ensemble — Joe Picchetti
Henry/Ensemble — Jonathan Riker
Victor’s Father/Ensemble — Rick Richter
Victor’s Mother/Ensemble — SaraLynn Evenson
Justine/Ensemble — Ashley Rodriguez
Young Victor/William/Ensemble — Mars Schultz
Frankenstein: The Musical
Based on the novel by Mary Shelley
February 21 – March 9, 2025
Music by Mark Baron
Book and Lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson
Directed by Artistic Director Michael Unger**
Movement Direction by Jayne Regan Pink
Music Direction by Janna Ernst
*Appearing through an agreement between Skylight Music Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
**The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union.
Biographies
Miss Kyle Blair (The Creature) Second show at Skylight! Miss Kyle has spent a sizeable portion of their career in international waters, performing with Disney Cruise Line as Kings, Clocks, and Genies, and originating the role of Hook Hand in Tangled: the Musical. They have worked regionally in Chicago, Portland, Memphis, Arizona, and Colorado; with the National Players – America's Longest-Running Touring Company (Olney, MD); and sometimes performs in drag as @greatauntmavis. Love to family and forever friends. Hi, Georgia! Thanks!
SaraLynn Evenson (Victor’s Mother/Ensemble) joyfully returns after School of Rock, Xanadu, The Full Monty, Zombies… and Oklahoma! at Skylight. Recent credits are First Stage: Arthur and Friends…, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Music Theatre Madison: Hephaestus, and many appearances with Musical MainStage and SideNotes Cabaret. Other favorites include National Tour: A Christmas Carol, NYC: Urinetown, Dark Passenger, Weathervane Playhouse: Into the Woods, Secret Garden, Sweet Charity, Chicago. Love to Derek, Vivienne and Dominic! saralynnonstage.com
Seth K. Hale (Victor) is a full-time stage, screen, and commercial actor based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Previous Skylight roles include Clopin in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Orin in Little Shop of Horrors. Most recently he played Nick Massi in Jersey Boys at Farmers Alley Theatre and has been seen in film festivals around the country as Larry Gatlin in the short film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Last Rung on the Ladder. For more information and updates visit www.sethkhale.com.
Joe Picchetti (Walton/Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Skylight debut with Frankenstein! Recent regional credits include Lumberjacks In Love at MKE Rep, Witch and Photograph 51 at Renaissance Theaterworks, Airness at Forward Theatre, The Lion In Winter at MKE Chamber Theatre, Preludes at Milwaukee Opera Theatre, and All Is Calm at Vanguard Productions. Joe sends his love to his family, friends, Maddy and Poe for their never-ending love and support.